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DN62 SOJ

2012 Mini Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,341 mi
Last recorded111,341 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 SOJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 111,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 105,481 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 105,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 97,621 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding by hand

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 88,928 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 79,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear number plate light out

windscreen has small chip in drivers view

Pass 26 Sep 2019 71,726 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 61,619 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 61,619 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2017 53,383 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face partially corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 53,242 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 42,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' just within 10mm (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 31,249 miles

(Unable to inspect all components) vehicle fitted with engine under trays and under floor covers.

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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DN62 SOJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN62 SOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DN62 SOJ registered?

DN62 SOJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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